Even though "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut, is not a "hard" Science Fiction story, since it show no relevance to real natural science; like Biology or Chemistry. ... The antagonist is Harrison Bergeron, and is easily noticeable in the title of the story. ... For example, the main idea of the story was derived from the concepts of Political Science; thus, the ideas of Civil Rights. Well, in the climax of the story, we learn that total equality may not be a good thing; especially, when Harrison Bergeron makes his big appearance, in the television studio. ... Harrison was giving his idea...

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• Grade Level: High School

Kurt Vonnegut Jr. explores this idea in the fictional story Harrison Bergeron. ... Harrison is described as being a tall teenager with superior attributes. Harrison then appears on the ballerina program, frightening the viewers with his presence. ... Harrison then challenges a ballerina to do the same, who is described as "blindingly beautiful." ... Vonnegut took the concept of equality to the next level with Harrison Bergeron. ...

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• Grade Level: High School